Do celebrities require work visas for every country they visit?
By celebrity, I mean maybe a famous singer.
If they are doing a world tour, they are doing "work" in many countries around the world. From my understanding, in most countries if you want to "work", you must have some sort of permit.
I also know that it depends on the type of work you will be doing. For example, in Canada, if you are working as an athlete or coach , you do not need a permit.
What about singers/actors/filmmakers? Do they require work visas to most countries they visit?
Best Answer
If you're a celebrity organizing a world tour you are guaranteed to have dozens of crew members or partners resolving various issues with logistics in every country. Remember that visas aren't the only barrier - you need legal contracts, booked venues, insurance, transportation, backup plans if something goes wrong, advertising, security, accommodation, etc. And not only would the celebrity in question need a visa to travel, but also everyone else in the crew as they're essentially short term employees in a foreign country.
So the answer is yes, even big time celebrities need a visa (or an equivalent, such as an EU passport for EU countries) for every country where they perform. But no, that's not a big deal for them. And keep in mind that celebrities can be refused a visa as well, just like normal people:
British authorities denied rapper Snoop Dogg a visa for a series of planned concerts, publicists for his tour said in a statement Saturday.
A spokeswoman for the Home Office said she couldn't comment on an individual case, but did point out that foreign citizens could be barred from entering the country if there were concerns about their presence.
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What are the requirements to get an O-1 B work visa? The applicant must demonstrate he or she has enjoyed sustained national or international acclaim, or show a record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry. To obtain an O-1 work visa an application is filed with the USCIS.What US visa do celebrities get?
The P-1 entertainment visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals who are athletes, artists and entertainers to enter into the U.S. for a specific event, competition or performance. The P-1 Visa classifications cover individuals who compete at an internationally recognized level.Do I need a visa to work as an actor in the UK?
Non-visa nationals can work in the UK on a film production with just a certificate of sponsorship (CoS) and do not require a full biometric visa (Creative Visa). To qualify for a CoS, the person needs to meet certain criteria, and they cannot exceed 90 days in the UK.Can actors get a green card?
Under an EB-1 actor's visa, qualified professionals may be granted green cards to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely. Applicants must prove that they possess extraordinary ability by providing evidence of national or international acclaim and recognition of their professional achievement.HOW TO GET VISAS (to travel the world)
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Answer 2
Several countries have "Entertainment" visas, which are are for singers/musicians, actors, and their back-stage crew.
Answer 3
Celebrities are largely treated like other human beings for immigration purposes. They might have some exemptions or expedited processes (Top government officialls routinely pressure Home Office or USCIS etc) or special categories e.g. O visa however that's the extent of it.
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